Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 22, 2006
Erwin McManus says, “Truth exists because God is trustworthy. The biblical understanding of truth is that all truth comes from God. Our experience of an objective reality is the result of the very character and nature of God. The integrity of the cosmos is an extension of the personhood of its
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Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 19, 2006
“remember”
Because of what Christ has done for me, and as his disciple, God’s own child, I am to let the peace of Christ RULE in my heart.
I was CALLED to PEACE. YOU were CALLED to PEACE.
And we find that in Pennsylvania, these people, that many in the world would describe at best
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Mar 17, 2009
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BECAUSE ONE GAVE
Former seminary and pastor, George Gaston tells the following story that speaks to the value of attitude in giving.
Years ago, I pastored a church that decided to build a worship center. The old building had suffered a major fire. Even so, our decision to build a new facility
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James was excited as he turned the two hundred mark heading towards home. Two and three –quarter laps had gone and he was still in the lead. His one and only goal was to win this race and he was full of confidence that he could do it. His thoughts race ahead to the podium, the applause, the glory,
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* SOUL SURFER: FULFILL GOD'S DESTINY
Soul Surfer is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany lost her left arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith in Jesus Christ.
Bethany
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Contributed by Spencer Miller on May 13, 2013
WE ARE MEANT TO STRUGGLE
You remember the story of the little boy who was playing outdoors and found a fascinating caterpillar. He carefully picked it up and took it home to show his mother. He asked his mother if he could keep it, and she said he could if he would take good care of it.
The
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Contributed by Sermon Central on Jun 18, 2007
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He did so with Desmond Tutu in South Africa. Jim Wallis tells the story of a visit he made during the days of apartheid.
i. I see it happening all over the country and I’ve learned a lot about hope from the streets and I’ve learned a lot about hope in other places. I saw hope happening in South
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Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 16, 2008
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ILLUSTRATION:
On a dangerous seacoast where shipwrecks often occur, there was once a little life-saving station. The building was primitive, and there was just one boat, but the members of the life-saving station were committed and kept a constant watch over the sea. When a ship went down, they
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Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008
CHARLEY THE CAT
"It was around Thanksgiving, just after our daughter turned five, that we brought Charley home. We named him after Charles, Prince of Wales.
The name seemed to fit just right for this shy little newly-adopted member of our family. His wonderful blue eyes seemed to look deep into
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Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 13, 2008
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Friends
The year: 1994. The date: September 22nd. The debut of a new American sitcom: Friends. The plot: Six twenty-somethings, on their own and struggling to survive in the real world, find companionship, comfort and support they get from one another to be the ideal solution to the pressures of
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A little boy appeared under the store owner’s sign, "Puppies for sale."
"How much are you going to sell the puppies for?" he asked.
The store owner replied, "Anywhere from $30 to $50."
"I have $2.37," the little boy said, "Can I please look at
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Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002
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VA Baily wrote about the time he realized the plan and purpose of life.
I hurried into the local department store to grab some last minute Christmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled to myself, "I am going to be in here forever."
Christmas was beginning to become such a drag. I kinda
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